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slight vs thin

thin vs slight

slight is a noun but thin is not a noun.

slight and thin both are adjectives.

slight and thin both are verbs.

slight is not an adverb while thin is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slight Yes Yes Yes No
thin No Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, slight and thin are synonyms defined as:
  • slight and thin: lacking substance or significance
Other synonyms of slight include flimsy, fragile, tenuous.
slight (noun) thin (noun)
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
slight (adjective) thin (adjective)
(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
lacking substance or significance relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous
being of delicate or slender build lacking excess flesh
(of sound) lacking resonance or volume
not dense
very narrow
lacking spirit or sincere effort
lacking substance or significance
slight (verb) thin (verb)
pay no attention to, disrespect take off weight
lose thickness; become thin or thinner
make thin or thinner
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
slight (adverb) thin (adverb)
without viscosity
Difference between slight and thin

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